Lotto: Whakatane Powerball player wins $12.25 million

  • 22/06/2022
The winner is the ninth Powerball multi-millionaire of 2022.
The winner is the ninth Powerball multi-millionaire of 2022. Photo credit: Lotto NZ

One lucky Lotto player will be feeling a lot richer after winning $12.25 million with Powerball first division in Wednesday's live Lotto draw.

The winning ticket was sold at Halfway Store in Whakatane in the Bay of Plenty region and the prize is made up of $12 million from Powerball first division and $250,000 from Lotto first division.   

According to Lotto NZ, the winner is the ninth Powerball multi-millionaire of 2022.

Three other lucky Lotto players will also be celebrating after each winning $250,000 with Lotto first division, with winning tickets sold at Kelston Digital Photos in Auckland and on MyLotto to players from Taupo and Southland.

Meanwhile, Strike has rolled over and will be $500,000 on Saturday night.

Lotto urges anyone who bought their ticket from any of the above stores to check their ticket as soon as possible in-store, online at mylotto.co.nz, or through the Lotto NZ App. 

Players can phone Lotto NZ on 0800 695 6886 if they want to enquire about the best way to claim a prize.

The big win comes just three weeks after an Auckland man scored himself $6.3 million with Powerball first division.